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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Chester County, SC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Chester County, SC from April 6, 1955 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 29706 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
93
Wind Reports
238
Tornado Reports
19
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Chester County, SC · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Chester County

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
May 10, 2024
7:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: IBHS Meteorologist reported up to 1.3 inch diameter hail in Fort Lawn.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fort Lawn, SC
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2024
7:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Richburg, SC
1.25″ hail
May 10, 2024
7:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture of 1.0-1.25 inch hail in the town of Richburg.
NWS Hail Report Location: Richburg, SC
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2024
7:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lowrys, SC
1.75″ hail
May 10, 2024
6:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lowrys, SC
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2022
9:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL. ALSO 5 TREES BLOWN DOWN IN LOWRYS.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lowrys, SC
1.75″ hail
May 5, 2020
10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AMATEUR RADIO REPORTED GOLF BALL (1.75") SIZE HAIL ALONG HIGHWAY 9 EAST OF CHESTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Chester, SC
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2016
8:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 INCH HAIL REPORTED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Blackstock, SC
1.75″ hail
May 23, 2014
3:54 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported up to golf ball size hail north of the Leeds community.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 W Chester, SC
0.88″ hail
May 10, 2014
2:07 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Chester, SC
0.88″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
5:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail fell at the intersection of Armenia Rd and highway 321.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.1 NW Lowrys, SC
0.88″ hail
May 17, 2012
11:00 AM EST-5
Hail report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported between Blackstock and Cornwell.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Blackstock, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2012
6:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Blackstock, SC
1.00″ hail
Aug 29, 2011
3:18 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported dime to quarter size hail on Langley Dr.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Hemlock, SC
0.75″ hail
Aug 29, 2011
3:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.15 NNW Baldwin Mills, SC
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in Chester County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of trees down on power lines from social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chester, SC
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
8:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Chester. Multiple reports of trees down on power lines from social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chester, SC
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and power lines down on the northeast side of town.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne Chester, SC
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Chester, SC
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
7:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines damaged by tree limbs.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wnw Chester, SC
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2026
8:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outages reported due to downed trees along and north of Saluda Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Edgemoor, SC
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
10:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous downed trees across the city. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chester, SC
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
1:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outages and utility line damage along Hopewell Church Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Blackstock, SC
UNK mph
Mar 12, 2026
1:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Call Center reports a tree blocking a roadway and damaging a vehicle on Pinckey Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Lockhart, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2025
11:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in roadway on Center Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Bullock Creek, SC
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2025
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Outages near Old Richburg Rd due to fallen trees and/or utility lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Richburg, SC
UNK mph
Apr 22, 2025
9:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects time of previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 NNE Fort Lawn. EM reports 9 structures damaged by downed trees along Edwards Road... Cindy Lane... Robinhood Road... and River Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Fort Lawn, SC
UNK mph
Apr 22, 2025
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large limbs blown down. A lot of penny sized hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Richburg, SC
UNK mph
Apr 22, 2025
9:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reports 9 structures damaged by downed trees along Edwards Road... Cindy Lane... Robinhood Road... and River Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Fort Lawn, SC
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report of a couple trees down around Chester.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chester, SC
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in Chester County

19 reports
UNK category
Nov 22, 2023
1:46 AM UTC
Tornado report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A very brief and weak tornado touched down Tuesday night in southwest Chester County off Leeds Rd and Breeland Dr. Damage consisted of a few downed limbs and one split tree. Path length is estimated due to inaccessibility. We conducted the storm survey based on radar indicated tornado debris signature.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSE Leeds, SC
UNK category
May 23, 2022
10:34 PM UTC
Tornado report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 5 W GREAT FALLS. AN EF-0 TORNADO WITH WIND SPEEDS TO 75 MPH TOUCHED DOWN NEAR DEWITT RD AND MOVED NORTHEAST CAUSING TREE DAMAGE AND UPROOTING A FEW. THE TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR JUST UNDER ONE-HALF MILE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Great Falls, SC
UNK category
May 5, 2020
10:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY TEAMS FROM GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG AND COLUMBIA SC HAVE CONFIRMED A TORNADO BEGAN IN SOUTHEASTERN CHESTER COUNTY AND DISSIPATED IN SOUTHWESTERN LANCASTER COUNTY. THE TORNADO PRODUCED WINDS UP TO 115 MPH... WHICH IS AN EF-2. THE PATH LENGTH WAS JUST OVER 14 MILES AND PATH WIDTH WAS APPROXIMATELY 200 YARDS AT ITS WIDEST POINT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 W Great Falls, SC
UNK category
May 5, 2020
10:32 PM UTC
Tornado report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED EF1 TORNADO DAMAGE... WITH ESTIMATED MAXIMUM WIND SPEEDS OF 100 MPH. PLEASE SEE THE PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR DETAILS ON THE PATH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Chester, SC
EF1 category
Nov 16, 2011
5:30 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado initially touched down in a rural area of extreme northern Chester County, near the Lowrys community, just west of Darby Rd. The open farmland in this area made it difficult to follow the track, but several trees were blown down and part of the roof was removed from a home. The tornado traveled northeast, across Darby Rd before crossing into York County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .66 N Dinber, SC
EF0 category
Aug 26, 2008
6:12 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trees and large limbs blown onto power lines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .89 W Cornwell, SC
EF0 category
Aug 26, 2008
11:18 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several trees were blown down onto power lines in the Fort Lawn area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Ft Lawn, SC
F1 category
Sep 7, 2004
7:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This brief tornado blew down several trees and damaged or destroyed 2 small trailers shortly after touching down. It then moved north and lifted a portion of the roof from a well-constructed home. The garage wall was blown inward about 1 foot at this same location. A carport next to the home was also detroyed. Several trees were blown down and a small trailer destroyed at a hunting club before the tornado lifted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 SE Chester, SC
F0 category
Jun 4, 1998
5:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Chester, SC
F1 category
Jul 24, 1997
12:00 AM EST
Tornado report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Ft Lawn, SC
F1 category
May 29, 1996
5:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Richburg, SC
UNK category
Nov 7, 1995
4:08 PM EST
Tornado report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado did minor damage to a farm. Trees were knocked down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Mcbee, SC
UNK category
Oct 5, 1995
4:40 AM EST
Tornado report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NNE Mcbee, SC
F0 category
May 1, 1995
11:05 PM EST
Tornado report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Small tornado touched down nine miles west-northwest of Chester on Prospect Church Road. It deroofed a barn, completely destroyed a small metal building and scattered its contents over a several hundred yard area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Chester 9 Wnw, SC
F1 category
Aug 16, 1994
5:55 PM EST
Tornado report for Chester County, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down near Woods Ferry Road between highways 9 and 72 blowing down trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Chester, SC
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · County

Chester County, SC area census snapshot

People & households
Population32,177
Households12,926
Housing units14,717
Income
Median household income$51,216
$100k+ households27.9%
$150k+ households7.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,695
Attached single-family13
Small multifamily554
Large multifamily106
Mobile homes3,307
Housing mix
Single-family share72.7%
Attached-home share0.1%
Multifamily share4.5%
Mobile-home share22.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied10,068
Renter-occupied2,858
Vacant units1,791
Home value & age
Median home value$143,800
Owner homes $300k+14.5%
Owner homes $500k+3.4%
Owner homes $750k+1.1%
Median year built1978
Older-home share52.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars12,044
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Chester County have on record?

Our records show 93 hail, 238 wind, and 19 tornado reports in Chester County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Chester County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Chester County is 2.75″. It was reported near Great Falls, SC on September 8, 1998.

A storm report showed up near my home in Chester County — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Chester County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Chester County — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Chester County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Chester County — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Chester County address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Chester County — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Chester County, SC, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Chester County, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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